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During his time at Leverkusen, Xhaka won both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/04\/15\/i-didnt-lead-bayer-leverkusen-we-led-ourselves-victor-boniface\/\">Bundesliga<\/a> and the German Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal striker Kai Havertz, who progressed through Leverkusen&#8217;s youth system, moved to Chelsea in 2020 before joining Arsenal in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Leverkusen\u2019s Nigerian striker Victor Boniface will compete against Arsenal\u2019s Nigerian-born winger, Bukayo Saka.<\/p>\n<p>The match will take place at Arsenal&#8217;s Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Under Alonso\u2019s guidance, Leverkusen had an unbeaten domestic run, securing the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history and winning the German Cup. 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